DPAM-23-11.0-S-8-1 Datasheet/PDFAn edge-type rectangular connector such as the DPAM-23-11.0-S-8-1 is a type of electrical connection device, primarily used for coupling two different printed circuit boards. These connectors are designed to occupy minimal board space while offering ample electrical connection points for routing signals between the connected boards.
The connector consists of two primary parts — the externally visible portion that is installed on the highest-level of the two boards and a secondary portion that is on the lower board. The external portion consists of a male housing, with 8 terminal slots and 2 grounding posts. The external portion is connected to the secondary portion underneath the lower board by two mounting posts. The secondary portion, also known as the receptacle portion, consists of two receptacle housings with 8 openings. This allows the connector to be quickly mated with the upper board providing both electrical and grounding contacts.
Typically, the housing sizes of edge-type connectors fall within a range of 0.200” to 0.400” wide and ranges from 0.100” to 0.200” thick. The height of the edges, which is the measurement from the top of the upper board to the bottom of the lower board, can range from 0.100” to 0.200”. The standard mating key allows the user to distinguish mating connectors from non-mating while also preventing the connected devices from reversing the power and ground connections.
One of the primary benefits of edge-type connectors is their sheer versatility. This type of connection is found in a variety of applications such as computer and telecommunications systems, consumer electronics, automotive applications, modems, and set-top-boxes, and can also be found in some medical imaging systems, robotic arms, and many portable devices.
The working principle of DPAM-23-11.0-S-8-1 is based on the interlock mating of two single-piece components. Both the male and female housing components are designed to accept terminal slots (pins) that adjust to the board’s design thickness. The connector components are typically soldered onto the boards and aligned so that the mating posts align properly when the connector is mated. The configuration of the terminals comprises two separate apertures, one for electrical connection and the other for grounding.
Overall, this type of connector offers a robust solution and an efficient electrical connection for routing signals between two separate printed circuit boards. Its advantages include small latency, low insertion force connectors, a standard mating key, and low profile housings, which save valuable board space. Additionally, the connection is resistant to short circuit events, resulting in a more reliable connection over time.